1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback
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- Photo: 1993 Ford Escort LX 5-dr front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Escort LX hatch front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Ford Escort LX wagon by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Ford Escort LX 5-dr rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Ford Escort LX 4-door sedan, rear 5.26.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback is a 1.9-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,300 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Escort measures 170.0 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,355 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,300 ($23,407 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L inline-4, sequential fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 52.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,355 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Ford Escort LX 2dr Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford ESCORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
223 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Ford ESCORT
Owner Complaints
223 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford ESCORT (24 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 20 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 75 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 33 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 FORD ESCORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.